# Footlong Cheesburgers Carl's Jr. Combines the Beefiness of a Burger With the Length of a Sub By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-cheeseburger References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/footlong-cheeseburger/) & [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2010/07/10/carls-jr-testing-a-footlong-cheeseburger/) [Carl's Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-xl-burger) is apparently getting in on the footlong fast food game with their new footlong cheeseburger. This cheeseburger is actually a foot long and is made on what looks to be sub bread. I can't even wrap my mind around what it would be like to eat a footlong cheeseburger. So far, there has only been a confirmed sighting of the footlong cheeseburger at a Carl's Jr. in California, but if the [Golden State](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-digger-menu) makes this burger a hit, I wouldn't be surprised to see a national roll-out. I am eagerly anticipating a commercial featuring Paris [Hilton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-devils-martini) eating this footlong burger. Ohh yeah. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Footlong Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop footlong versions of popular fast food items to cater to customers looking for larger portion sizes. - **Giant Sandwiches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create giant sandwiches using sub bread as a unique selling point to differentiate from competitors. - **Novelty Food Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce novelty food items, like a footlong cheeseburger, to generate curiosity and attract customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring the footlong concept to the fast food industry by exploring footlong versions of popular menu items. - **Sandwiches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine sandwiches by creating giant versions using sub bread for a unique and attention-grabbing offering. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the QSR space by introducing novelty food items, such as footlong burgers, to create buzz and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Cost-Conscious QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-xl-burger.md) - [Upsized QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger.md) - [Oversized QSR Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-carl-energy-bce.md) - [Hearty Chili-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-star.md) - [Extra-Spicy Charbroiled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lil-cheeseburger.md) - [Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-beast.md) - [Cheesesteak-Stuffed Breakfast Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-breakfast-burrito.md) - [Low-Cost App-Only Sandwich Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-footlong-deal.md) - [Mammoth Milestone-Celebrating Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/125-lb-fatburger.md)